What is Tianhuang Guizhou?
Xia Jingyun had a deeper understanding at this moment.
Concubine De allowed him to beat Dongfang Bai because of Concubine De's great wisdom and because Xia Jingyun was nominally Dongfang Bai's uncle.
However, with Xia Jingyun's current status, he really couldn't do anything to Dongfang Tai.
Because the other party is a prince, one of the top nobles in the world.
He took a deep breath, walked to Dongfang Bai and squatted down, supported him and asked with concern: "How are you, are you okay?"
"It's okay, he's used to being beaten by me and won't die."
It was Dongfang Tai who spoke.
Xia Jingyun narrowed his eyes and gave him a cold look.
The unabashed look in his eyes that wanted to kill someone made Dongfang Taiye, who had never seen such a battle before, subconsciously take a step back, and then stiffly scratched his neck.
Xia Jingyun, who had recorded this account in his mind, withdrew his gaze, gently stroked Dongfang Bai's back, and said softly: "Why are you fighting? Tell me about it?"
Dongfang Bai pursed his lips and said nothing, but at this time, a slightly childish voice sounded from the side, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Jiaodong County helped me to fight with the Prince of Linjiang County."
Xia Jingyun turned his head and looked at the boy who was soaked to the skin with some mud stains on his body. The scene of the Spring Festival banquet that day came to mind.
That day, the most popular person was naturally Xia Jingyun, closely followed by this country boy named Xun Feihong.
But on that day, although the young man was dressed in shabby clothes, his high-spirited and enterprising attitude and youthful spirit were far from the downcast and timid condition he is today. Only a bit of tenacity and perseverance remained to compare with him.
Only then did Dongfang Bai explain: "During these days on the mountain, Dongfang Tai always instigated Xiao Liangxue and Ling Fengde to bully Senior Brother Xun. I couldn't stand it, so..."
Xia Jingyun patted Dongfang Bai's shoulder gently, "You did a good job. My uncle is proud of you, and your mother-in-law will also be proud of you."
Dongfang Bai was a child after all, and his eyes immediately lit up after hearing these words.
Xia Jingyun stood up and walked to Xun Feihong and looked at him, "Why don't you resist? But because the other party is a prince, you don't dare to make a mistake?"
Xun Feihong pursed his lips and lowered his head.
"The other two are also from noble gentry families. Although you have learned the teachings of sages, you inevitably feel a little inferior. You don't want to fight with them, but at the same time you want to cherish this hard-won learning opportunity for fear of offending you. If something goes wrong, let three teachers kick you out. After all, you don’t have the money to manage it, and you don’t have the connections. Right?"
Xun Feihong bit his lip and said nothing.
Xia Jingyun sighed, "Do you still remember the question you answered at the Spring Festival Banquet? Then have you ever thought about why three mature and knowledgeable gentlemen didn't intervene when it was clearly a matter of one sentence?"
Xun Feihong slowly raised his head and looked at Xia Jingyun with some confusion.
"Everything in life will never go as we wish. When things go wrong and things go beyond our expectations, shouldn't we just surrender and accept our fate? It's like sailing against the current. We should bravely fight against the current and overcome difficulties, so that we can turn the obstacles into a smooth road. .”
Xia Jingyun patted his shoulder lightly, smiled and said softly: "Think about it carefully. The fact that you are valued by these three old gentlemen shows that their expectations for you are extraordinary. You are welcome to come when you are free in the future. Take a look around Jiang'anhou Mansion."
As he said that, he took out a waist badge from his arms and said, "Just hold this badge when the time comes."
Xun Feihong hesitated for a moment, then took it under Xia Jingyun's encouraging eyes and bowed respectfully to him.
Xia Jingyun also told Dongfang Bai about the same thing.
After all, he was of royal blood, and he was much more transparent about these things than Xun Feihong. He understood it instantly, and the faint resentment in his heart completely dissipated.
He whispered: "I will go back and think about it with Senior Brother Xun to see if there is any way to deal with them without causing trouble!"
Xia Jingyun rubbed his head, "That's the truth. As long as your thinking doesn't slip, there are always more solutions than difficulties. Can a living person be allowed to urinate to death?"
Dongfang Bai was quite surprised to hear such vulgar language from his highly educated uncle, and soon felt that it made sense.
After calming down the matter for a while, Xia Jingyun went to find the three old gentlemen to say goodbye.
Mr. Linxi took the initiative and said: "Gao Yang, don't blame us. As you said before, a teacher is to teach people and solve doubts. But this is not just about academics, it is also about being a human being."
Xia Jingyun nodded, "I completely agree with this point of view. They came here at such a young age and are isolated from the world. If they don't have the talent and learning that only a lifetime can do, their future life may be very difficult. The law of the jungle has been like this since ancient times. , in the future life and career, no teacher can stand up and help them solve all problems, so they should learn to strengthen themselves."
Mr. Linxi said with emotion: "This is very true. We have also considered it in this way, so as long as there is no excessive fight, we will not intervene for the time being."
Xia Jingyun said with a smile: "But you have to worry too much. Your mind is still very fragile at these times. If you are overwhelmed or resentful, you will lose more than you gain."
"Don't worry, Gao Yang. How could we not know how to cherish this kind of rough jade? We should carve it carefully!"
Xia Jingyun looked at the other end, and suddenly his heart moved, "I also admire that Xun Feihong very much, and I would like to give him a poem. I wonder if it would be convenient for you, sir?"
"Your poetic talent is something I can only hope for!"
A moment later, three old gentlemen stood outside the door, watching Xia Jingyun leave. When they were about to turn the mountainside, Xia Jingyun turned around, and they said goodbye with a distant salute.
Mr. Linxi turned around and ordered: "Go and call Feihong over."
Soon, Xun Feihong, who had just freshened up a little, but his clothes were still damp and dirty, walked over quickly and saluted the three gentlemen respectfully.
Looking at the young man in front of them, the three old gentlemen also recognized Xia Jingyun's words a little more.
After all, he is still a young man with an immature mind. Too much is too much, and once he is crushed, it will be ruined.
Mr. Linxi looked at him and said warmly: "None of the gentlemen and senior brothers have intervened in what happened to you these days. Do you have any resentment?"
Xun Feihong handed over his hands respectfully, "It is overjoyed and dreamed of for students to study here. Everything else depends on oneself. How can I blame you and my fellow seniors for this?"
Mr. Linxi did not comment on Xun Feihong's thoughts, but asked: "Do you know who that person was just now?"
Xun Feihong said: "I heard that he is the new champion Xia Gongzi."
"Then do you know the past of Mr. Xia?"
Xun Feihong shook his head, "Students are ignorant, please give me some advice."
"This Mr. Xia was born in a remote small county in Sishui Prefecture, and his family background is very ordinary. Last year, he was killed by an adulterer, his family property was confiscated, and his whole family was thrown into a hard labor camp. They suffered from whipping and oppression, and were not even clothed. , If you don’t have enough to eat, you will almost die from exhaustion.”
Xun Feihong couldn't help but his eyes widened with shock on his face.
"But he did not sit still and wait for death. First he thought of a way to improve the fortifications, which gave him a temporary rest and sufficient food and clothing. Then he took advantage of Empress Dowager De's marriage and won her appreciation. He successfully cleared his grievances and obtained the qualification for the scientific examination. .At the same time, at the critical moment of the rebellion in Sishui Prefecture, he assisted Empress Dowager De and the Wudang Army in defending the city and suppressing the rebels."
"One year has passed, and now he is the number one scholar in the new subject with three consecutive exams. He is also a senior official of the fourth rank who moved three times a day. He is an imperial envoy appointed by the emperor, the sworn brother of a concubine, and the best poet in the world."
After Mr. Linxi finished speaking, he looked at Xun Feihong and said earnestly, "Compared with him back then, how is your current situation? How did he strive for self-improvement, and how should you act?"
Xun Feihong bowed and said, "Students understand."
"Mr. Xia also admires you very much. Before he left, he wrote a poem and asked me to pass it on to you. It can be regarded as my teacher's expectation for you! Go back and change clothes, so you can think about it."
With that said, he picked up the paper at hand and handed it to Xun Feihong.
Xun Feihong reached out and took it without opening it. He bowed and left.
After returning to his room, Xun Feihong sat upright on his seat and slowly opened the paper in his hand.
Several columns of powerful and elegant handwriting came into view.
[My life is wrapped in a large coarse cloth, and there is poetry and calligraphy in my belly.
The pride is worthy of praise of the secular world, and the edicts of yellow and new wetness are like crows. 】
This talented young man had trembling hands and red eyes. A seed was quietly planted in his heart.
——
Yunmengzhou, Sujiawu.
A homing pigeon leisurely crossed the sky and landed in Sujiawu's pigeon house.
(End of chapter)
